ANTIOXIDANTS help protect the eyes from free radical damage. These include beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, zinc, selenium, glutathione and coenzyme Q10. To get your antioxidants, eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, onions, tomatoes and whole grains.

B-COMPLEX VITAMINS stimulate circulation and support the optic nerve. They are found in brewer's yeast, yogurt, liver and whole-grain cereals.

CHROMIUM helps ocular circulation and lens clarity. In fact, a deficiency has been connected to myopia. Corn oil, clams, whole-grain cereals and brewer's yeast are high in chromium.

BILBERRY (Vaccinium myrtillus) has been shown to improve night vision, nearsightedness, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. It contains vitamins A and C, bioflavonoids and the antioxidant anthocyanin.

GINKGO (Ginkgo biloba) increases circulation in the eyes and has been shown to be beneficial in treating macular degeneration. It contains antioxidant bioflavonoids.